When working with youth, it is important that educational organisations design digital skills programmes that meet the specific needs of the young people. Youth are the future of the workforce and need to be skilled to meet the digital challenges that a growing economy will need. Innovative approaches must be taken to bridge any skill gaps between marginalised groups and the larger population. We are asking you to complete the following short survey to help the team gain insight into the views of the youth of the country.
The DICE Consortium Youth Digital Skills team have designed this short survey around the following digital skills framework, we ask that you use this when responding to the questions. All information received will be fully anonymous and it will not be possible for the team or any other stakeholder to identify you (unless you choose to add your email information for further engagement with the team and our projects).
Digital Foundation Skills (DFS) - need to have the following foundation skills which underpin all essential digital skills.
• Being safe and legal online (SAFE) - The skills required to stay safe, legal and confident online.
• Communicating (COM) - The skills required to communicate, collaborate, and share information.
• Handling information and content (HAND) - The skills required to find, manage and store digital information and content securely.
• Transacting (TRANS) - The skills required to register and apply for services, buy and sell goods and services, and ad-minister and manage transactions online.
• Problem solving (PROB)- The skills required to find solutions to problems using digital tools and online services.